A Field Guide to the Medicinal Plants of Tasek Bera Ramsar Site, Pahang, Malaysia Prepared by: Scientific Name: Aglaonema nebulosum N.E.Br. Family: Araceae Vernacular Name: Kayu ulat bulu Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: The poultice made from leaves and roots are used to cure skin irritation caused by caterpillar / worms. Plant Habit 1 Scientific Name: Agrostistachys longifolia Family: Euphorbiaceae Vernacular Name: Peret chengrang Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: - Chopped root pieces are boiled and the decoction is taken to cure stomach- ache, bloody diarrheoa and purging. Plant Habit Arrangement of Leaves 2 Scientific Name: Amischotolype griffithii (C.B. Clarke) I.M. Turner Family: Commelinaceae Vernacular Name: Sentawar Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: - Parts of this plant are especially used to treat children if they are not feeling well. - The roots are boiled and the decoction is taken to treat flu or other sickness in children. - A few leaves and slices of roots placed in warm water is used to bathe children to provide relief from illness. 3 Scientific Name: Amomum xanthophlebium Baker Family: Zingiberaceae Vernacular Name: Luchol / Halia Jacus or Halia Landak Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: - Smashed roots are applied to affected areas infected by burns and scalds. - Boiled root decoction is taken for body heat. - Dewdrops collected from the flower can be used as eye drops. 4 Scientific Name: Apostasia nuda R.Br. Family: Orchidaceae Vernacular Name: Penghilang Bau Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: Sap from root is applied all over body before entering forest. The sap release a scent which is thought to mask human scent thus keeping wild animals especially elephants. 5 Scientific Name: Aquilaria hirta Ridl. Family: Thymelaeceae Vernacular Name: Gaharu Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: - Resin burnt as joss sticks or as incense. Leaves Leaves 6 Scientific Name: Ardisia sanguinolenta Blume Family: Myrsinaceae Vernacular Name: Penawar Kabeq / Kabuk Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: - During confinement period, the roots are boiled and the decoction is taken to cure birth wound and also to cleanse the uterus. Plant Habit Plant Habit 7 Scientific Name: Ardisia sp. Family: Myrsinaceae Vernacular Name: Penjarang Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: Roots are boiled and decoction taken as contraceptive. Plant Habit Leaves 8 Scientific Name: Calamus insignis Griff. Family: Palmae Vernacular Name: Derey Batu or rotan batu Traditional Medicinal Use by Semelai people: The root is mixed with the roots of Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia), boiled and decoction taken to boost energy. Plant Habit Plant Habit 9